Behaved

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of behave, meaning to have conducted oneself in a particular or appropriate manner.

“The children behaved impeccably throughout the entire ceremony.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bɪˈheɪvd/

Syllables

be·haved

Related Words

Synonyms

acted conductedcomportedperformed

Antonyms

misbehaved

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with BE- and contains A-V-E near the end, the V is an uncommon letter worth testing

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points, the V makes this more valuable than its common appearance suggests

Words Related to Behaved

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “behaved” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

behaves behoved

Words you can make from Behaved

Shorter words formed from the letters in “behaved”.

behave behead heaved abede behav deave eaved evade heave hevea heved abed bade bead bede dave debe deva deve eave edea evea habe hade

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